It’s hard to explain to non-dog owners how destructive dogs can be. Marley & Me is a perfect example. Dogs bark, chew, and eat things they shouldn’t. Look at these pictures to see for yourself.
From Grogu to Dogu
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His owners finished a new puzzle, but the puppy snagged a piece and destroyed it, so they had to improvise.
Yup that’s a sprinkler
How and why the dog did this baffles us too.
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Forgot the behave part
They say Brownie is a well-behaved dog. But his human came home to this.
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Smart pooch
“My dog chewed everything she could find in my room, but the only thing she didn’t chew was her obedience school certificate.” – twitter
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Nope didn’t work
Better ask for a refund along with that review.
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Awkward
Dogs might start tearing things apart due to boredom, lack of exercise, mental stimulation, or training. Separation anxiety and fear can also contribute, with causes like genetics, phobias, or past traumas.
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Try explaining this one
Someone’s homework got all chewed up and now he has to tell teacher.
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Oh boy
Must have been a very rough 24 hours for those two.
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Poor boy
Separation anxiety is common in dogs from shelters or found on the street. They may exhibit behaviors like following the owner around, frantic greetings, and anxiety when the owner prepares to leave. It’s important to note that punishment won’t help in these cases; it’ll only have a negative effect.
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Hilarious mess he made
When you’re in the middle of your crime scene, pretend you’re a victim.
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That was fast
All it took was 5 minutes and chaos ensued.
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Made him feel better
Human got denied the post so the dog ate the rejection letter.
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He did a good job
So it looks like Roscoe took Christmas decoration duty into his own paws.
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Ouch time
“I’m at work right now, and I decided to check up on my puppy using my new home security camera. All I can do is watch.” – reddit
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Poor prosthetic
Not a chew toy but it’s not like the dog understands that.
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Hey if it works
When you stay over at a friend’s house and they forget to give you a blanket.
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What’s up, doc?
Forget that old excuse of your dog eating your homework. This dog ate his human’s PhD.
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Looks expensive
When a dog is tired, they’ll have less of an urge to destroy things and will spend their time at home resting and relaxing instead.
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Caught blue-pawed
Those classic innocent puppy dog eyes when caught in an awkward situation.
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Weak wood there
This pup decided to bust through the bedroom door like the Kool-Aid Man while human was at work.
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Hello, insurance…
Human left a platter of cookies on the stove, and the dog decided that if he couldn’t have the cookies, no one could either.
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Look at the other dog
Just a little reminder to be careful because sometimes couch cushions decide to explode completely on their own for no reason.
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Spot the culprit
Nope, nothing to see here, so move along.
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Came crashing in
They really need to make stronger doors now.
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And a day passed
Outside taking the trash out for 3 minutes max but Bard apparently had his own agenda.
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That’s a bummer
“My dog ate all of my games yesterday while I was gone. Including my copy of Doom signed by the entire development team.” – reddit
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Proud face
That potted plant was made to enter through the doggy flap….
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That’s one too many glasses
All she wanted was a glass of wine but the dog had other ideas.
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Passport gone
If your dog destroys items due to anxiety, punishment only worsens things in the long run. It sets training back, worsens your dog’s anxiety and fear, and weakens the human-animal bond. If you catch your pup in the act, redirect its attention to a toy or something appropriate.
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Big sacrifice
“My brother did something very brave today and saved his humans from exploding couches.” – instagram
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That’s a clean lick
Looks like this pooch loves icing. Did he get more?
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Doug the dog
Sometimes, a dog may require professional assistance to curb destructive behavior. If you’re unsure about the causes of their behavior, don’t hesitate to reach out to a veterinarian, trainer, or behaviorist.
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Knock knock zoomies
In certain situations, even employing all the aforementioned strategies might not be effective, and the dog may need professional help. Professionals can employ behavior modification techniques to address the issue.
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Who could it be?
While human was at work, the houseplants exploded. Dog says she didn’t see what happened, but she put a blanket on it just to be safe.
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The smell was to die for
That’s a 6-hour butter chicken recipe gone, so no dinner tonight.
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Peeping dog
Those blinds were designed for this particular reason.
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Those boots were made for walking
But doggo got to them so no more strutting in this pair.
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Shredded all the way
No bed for tonight’s sleep, and it’s all their fault.
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Need a camera there
While at the supermarket, this 10-month-old puppy found the packet of toilet paper on the table.
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Devouring pages
$500 worth of books gone just like that, and it happened in a snap.
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